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Parenting classes clearly needed (Montgomery Advertiser) - For every child who enters the juvenile court system, parents should be required to enroll in parenting classes at Family Guidance Center or some such organization. They should have to complete the parenting classes.

John Rosemond, Parenting: Debunking discipline myths (Miami Herald) - John Rosemond balance1020@aol.com In the late 1960s, the newly emerging parenting experts told parents that high self-esteem would lead to better grades, better behavior, and prevent drug and alcohol use. Unfortunately, it just hasn't turned out that way. In fact, research strongly suggests that high self-esteem may dispose certain people to anti-social and/or self-destructive behavior. ''High

Lamar School plans parenting seminar (The Meridian Star) - Lamar School will sponsor a parenting seminar Monday at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Skip Mathews, a Madison resident and president of Integrity Online. His topic is “Awareness — Parenting in Today’s World.”

Poor parenting blamed for rise in delinquency (Lock Haven Express) - LOCK HAVEN — A general breakdown in parenting skills and supervision is seen largely responsible for the significant increase in juvenile delinquents in the county, according to Gina Foresman, head of the county’s Adult and Juvenile Probation Departments.

Families ditch diapers in new parenting approach (Carroll County Online) - When new mom Kari Richmond bought a training potty for her 7-month-old son, Isaac, a few weeks ago, dad Matthew Richmond admitted to being a bit surprised.

Pastor, husband 'discover' parenting (The Pueblo Chieftain) - Kim James had a list of talking points for the interview. At the top of the list: "I love my children." James, professionally known as the Rev. Kim James, pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church, had good reason to make sure that idea got across: Just a year ago, a couple of days after Mother's Day 2005, she and her husband, Steve, adopted two children. The new family stayed together in

Parenting Book To Blame For Abuse? (KAKE) - Parenting Book To Blame for Abuse? A book written by Dr. Phil becomes evidence in the trial of a Hutchinson woman accused of abusing her stepchildren. Prosecutors call several witnesses to prove Lori Wilson is guilty of abuse, one of them even quoting a book written by Dr. Phil.

A journalist-mom’s parenting guilt (INQ7.net) - 5:35 A.M.—RUDELY AWAKENED BY muscle cramp on left leg. I notice this occurs more often now that I’m on my seventh month of pregnancy, and it always happens in the early morning. On the bright side, I probably wouldn’t need the alarm clock for a while. Good morning!

TLC Enlists 'Band of Mothers' to Provide Real Parenting Advice in SURVIVING MOTHERHOOD (Broadcast Newsroom) - SILVER SPRING, Md., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The first few moments of motherhood can often be blissful and calm -- but within a few hours, the challenges kick in!

Forming your own group (Boston Globe) - So you want to start a mothers group? Here are some suggestions from parent educator Janet P. Penley, who has been leading workshops for mothers for 18 years. She is author of ''MotherStyles: Using Personality Type to Discover Your Parenting Strengths."